Faculty, Staff Recognized For Annual Fund Contributions

Results of this year’s Faculty/Staff Annual Fund Campaign were announced at a recognition luncheon held March 21 in the Peabody Library, during which volunteers were applauded for their efforts.

SHSU President Dana Gibson praised the 75-member committee for their work and the university community for their dedication and support. She expressed her appreciation for reaching a 78-80 percent giving rate again this year. The university has maintained that level of giving the past six years.

“I use these results when I talk to our constituents and when I talk to the legislature. Our high participation rate is one of my ‘bragging’ items,” she said. “It speaks to the strong commitment that our faculty and staff have to Sam Houston State.”

During the active phase of the campaign, which ran from mid-October through December, a total of 1,435 donors gave or pledged over $224,000.

Jim Bexley, campaign general chairman, said SHSU reached a record number of donors to the campaign this past fall, and he commended the committee, reporting that four areas had reached 100 percent participation and an additional six areas reached over 80 percent participation.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was recognized with the "Top Performance Award" for their increase in donors and dollars. From left: Deanna Briones, Brenda McNeely, Brian Domitrovic, Debra Andrist, and Terry Thibodeaux.

Deanna Briones, from the history department, was recognized with the “Outstanding Volunteer” award for her work with the campaign. Briones is pictured with Debbie Nichols.

During the luncheon, awards were presented to university divisions.

Jim Bexley, along with Rosanne Keathley, campaign faculty chair, and Debbie Nichols, campaign staff chair, handed out the awards. Bexley also encouraged contributions from faculty and staff for the 2013-2014 fiscal year to continue through Aug. 31.

Units with 100 percent participation included Enrollment Management, Newton Gresham Library, University Advancement and the Office of the President.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was recognized with a “Top Performance Award” as the unit that increased its participation and dollars raised. The “Outstanding Volunteer” award was presented to Deanna Briones, who chaired the committee for the college.

A listing of employees who have contributed and details on how to participate is available online.

The College of Business Administration was chaired by Bill Green, with members Gloria Buchanan, Julie Campbell, Joe Kavanaugh, Jan Morris, and Laura Sullivan.

Amanda Burris and Ann Broussard co-chaired the College of Criminal Justice committee, with members Leana Bouffard and Donna Garcia.

The College of Education committee was chaired by Sherry Hirsh, with members Staci Baker, Randi Clower, Susan Hayes, Sue Horne, and Marah Millican.
Nicole Sullivan chaired the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication, with members Kevin Clifton, Megan Hobbs-Barrett, Andy Noble, Candy Prater, Sabrina Rowley and Katie Stefaniak.

The College of Health Sciences was chaired by Brandy Colvin and Matt Wagner, with committee member Kerry Berry.